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Gr 5–8—Twelve-year-old Li'l T, who lives with his extended family in the Ninth Ward in New Orleans, has wanted a dog for as long as he can remember, so when his father accidentally hits a stray with his car, Li'l T adopts the injured animal and names him Buddy. The two become inseparable until hurricane warnings force the family to evacuate to Mississippi. Believing they will be gone for only two days, and as there is literally no room in the car for Buddy, they leave him with food and wat...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

A believable, affecting story about Hurricane Katrina, through the eyes of a likeable protagonist. M. H. Herlong has given twelve-year-old Li’l T a convincing voice: “The next day I feel like I can’t hardly sit there in school all day long. After about a thousand years, I finally get home.” Li’l T’s generosity toward Buddy, his three-leg...Log In or Sign Up to Read More